On 2 November 2023, the Director-General of the Department of International Economic Affairs hosted an online seminar (in English) in collaboration with the OECD and UNCTAD on the topic ?Fostering Climate Action through Investment Treaties? About guidelines for using international investment agreements as a tool to deal with climate change problems There were participants from the government, private sector, and civil society sectors. and academic department from Thailand and abroad, totaling more than 100 people
Seminar participants We heard various perspectives from OECD and UNCTAD experts, as well as the views of negotiators and practitioners from Ms. Wilawan Mangalathanakul, Ambassador to Vienna and member of the International Law Commission. Thai investment law expert about promotion Facilitate and protect green investments Support technology transfer Transition to clean energy Promoting green finance in line with the Paris Agreement and promoting sustainable and responsible investment. In order for Thailand to move towards carbon neutrality (carbon neutrality) by 2050.
This seminar is part of the MFA Talk Series: ?Investment Treaty in Action? which the Department of International Economics Ministry of Foreign Affairs Organized as a forum for exchanging information and opinions between stakeholders. on the use of international investment agreements to advance economic development and other public policy goals. For next time There are plans to organize a seminar on the role of international investment agreements. To promote sustainable development and responsible investment and will publicize the details further.
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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2023-11-09 07:31:20
